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Shark attacks surfer off Kauai
Published on 5 Dec, 2012 at 23:26 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | No Comments
Shark attacks surfer off Kauai The Kauai Police Department says a shark attacked a surfer Wednesday afternoon at Pakala’s surf spot on the west side of the island. According to police the a 60-year-old man identified by friends only as “Lorrin” from Kalaheo was attacked by a shark while surfing with two friends at a
Tourism has no effect on Ningaloo whale sharks: study
Published on 5 Dec, 2012 at 11:33 in Research | Viewed times | No Comments
News Release Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) 05. December 2012 Love doesn’t hurt – ecotourism has no long-term effect on whale sharks Whale shark ecotourism is a rapidly growing industry throughout the world. Although conservationists argue that this type of business is “win-win” – providing an alternative to the harvest of these animals by